The Flattest Ultra Around… GAMEPLAN Back in September, on a weekend that was originally intended for a major hiking project that fell through me and a couple friends took on the inaugural Richmond 100. A self supported 100km city ultra. It consists of 3 loops, each 33km, that covers the western half of Richmond BC. For those unfamiliar with the region, Richmond, which sits below … Continue reading Richmond 100
How to create your own nightmare in a few easy steps: All joking aside. It might be that simple? Coming back from an injury, I have been eager to get some mileage under my belt. Ambitions of larger projects next season have me keen on trying to get at least one more ultra in the books this year. Given that we are at the tail … Continue reading DIY Ultras
Sitting 5 weeks post op. Shoulder in arm sling that I am at this point ready to throw off a bridge. I have realized a few things. Living on an island, means you don’t leave the island. You can see the cabin fever rising. Running has been tucked into the back closet for the time being, and in an effort to maintain being positive and … Continue reading Ultra Walking?
The first weekend of May brings many things. Out on the west coast in Vancouver it’s the weekend everyone laces up for BMO Vancouver Marathon. Race season is in full swing. There is another race that happens this weekend, perhaps a lesser known one that starts on the waters edge of Okanagan Lake. The Wildhorse Traverse 50k. A trail race that starts on the edge … Continue reading Wildhorse Traverse 50k
Well it’s come down to a mere 10 days until I take on my second full 4x4x48 challenge. Last year I took it on as my first full attempt, the previous year I joined some friends in about half of their endeavors. What will be different. What won’t. I suspect (as it forecasts) far less support than last year. Last year I managed to peak … Continue reading 10 days until Sufferfest
Hey folks. With weather shifting from summers easy going warm nights to cooler darker and damper conditions, it seems like the natural time that people start winding down from their endeavors. Finishing off racing seasons and tapering down to a break or at least a subtle shoulder season maintenance schedule. 50 days from the end of the year(ish). Where’s everyone at? Boxes checked? New goals … Continue reading Goals goals goals
Wait, WTF are you talking about? Is it not a beautiful thing? Does it count? Does anyone care? It may be hard to determine that answer for some. We are so often (myself included) caught up in the tracked stats, or socially acknowledged accolades of achievement. Maybe hopeful for some acknowledgement from others in the same bracket, friends, or family that we forget why we … Continue reading Unrecognized Success
Well, where are we at? We have quickly approached the middle of the year, and WOW the first half has been bonkers with running. Like a lot of running. Trail, road, day and night, you name it we got it. And it’s all for sale! We have tackled some pretty amazing things so far. 1 full marathon, 6 half marathons, a 4x4x48 challenge, and the … Continue reading Run your feet off!
Ok seriously. We are doing this. Right? The idea. A run. A run around the city you live in. Sounds good. The catch. The perimeter of the city you live in lies somewhere north of 60km all in. Well I guess we’re running an ultra marathon then, aren’t we? The idea had been mentioned to me a while back while on a run with another … Continue reading Going the Distance
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